Spin-on oil filter with pressure lubrication for keeping the oil cleaner for long engine life and extended time between oil changes; pressure lubrication is also more effective when operating the tractor on an incline

Easy access to the no-tools oil drain valve for oil changes

Rear engine guard for protecting the engine and providing additional strength and integrity

Shock absorber modulates the movement of control levers for smoother operation.

Operator can smoothly and precisely control the machine.

On-board tracking adjustment from the operator seat is quick and easy. The cut-height pin includes a 13-mm wrench and doubles as a convenient tool for adjusting tracking and the motion-control lever position.

Control panel

Control panel (Z335E shown)

Low fuel warning light illuminated

The operator control panel is conveniently located and easy to use. The following instruments and controls are included:

Hourmeter

Low fuel warning light

Ignition switch

Power take-off (PTO) control

Engine speed/choke control

A choke position is built into the engine speed control.

Park brake

Park brake

The park brake is conveniently located:

Large lever is easy to use.

Lever is color-coded for easy identification.

Park brake effectively holds the machine in the parked position.

Park brake must be engaged (in the upper position) to start the engine.

Once the engine is started, the park brake must be disengaged before operating the motion-control levers.

Reducing the amount of re-cutting enables more power to be used to cut incoming grass, which greatly improves mower capacity.

Helps maintain excellent cut quality at faster mowing speeds

Clean flow of material out of discharge area prevents cut material from interfering with cutting the incoming grass, making it possible for the blades to cut incoming material cleanly.

Even in mulching mode, cut evenness is improved compared to other designs because the additional depth allows for continuous circulation, optimal re-cutting, and an even distribution of clippings.

Productivity - getting the job done fast

Right side of Accel Deep 48A Mower Deck

Deep mower-deck stamping gives high productivity, which gets the job done fast. It allows the cut and suspended material room to exit the deck quickly, reducing the amount of recutting so more power is available to process incoming grass:

MulchControl option

The MulchControl attachment for the 48A Mower Deck makes mulching more practical for many mowing situations because it not only does an excellent job of mulching but it also allows the mower to be easily converted for times when it is more desirable to side discharge or collect the lawn material. Advantages of mulching grass clippings include:

How MulchControl works

MulchControl is an innovative, simple design that is easy to use and maintain:

The MulchControl attachment includes baffles to control the flow of material under the deck.

The MulchControl baffle, or divider, between the left and middle spindles is about half way down. The height is designed to balance the mulching and side-discharge modes.

When the MulchControl baffle is open, the divider between the left and middle spindles passes a portion of the material to the discharge opening, along with the material from the middle and right spindle areas.

When the MulchControl baffle is closed, the material stays within the deck and gets chopped into mulch and deposited in the turf.

MulchControl baffle closed

MulchControl handle

The MulchControl handle is located on top of the mower deck and used to open and close the discharge baffle.

The operator is required to get off of the machine in order to engage or disengage mulch mode.

Changing from mulching to side discharge or vice versa takes only a few seconds.

MulchControl is well-suited to the following mowing situations:

Usually mulch, but side discharge when grass gets too long

Usually side-discharge, but would like to be able to close the chute to control clippings

Always mulch a main lawn, but often side discharge secondary lawns

Bag clippings, but want to go farther before emptying bags

MulchControl puts the operator in control of the clippings. Now the operator can have all the benefits of mulching with the ability to easily change to side discharge or bagging when needed.

While in the side-discharge mode, MulchControl will still mulch about one-third of the material. Therefore, the side-discharge mode is essentially a partial-mulch mode. This can be an advantage when side discharging or bagging, as it helps to reduce the amount of material being discharged. Other times this could work as a disadvantage:

When cutting strong southern grasses, such as Zoysia and Bermuda

When cutting in wet, high-growth conditions, such as those found in the Pacific Northwest United States

2 year or 120 hour bumper-to bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)

Engine

Power

22 hp16.4 kW

Model number

M44 Intek

Displacement

44.2 cu in.724 cc

Cylinders

V-twin

Lubrication

Full pressure with replaceable filter, capacity, 2 U.S. qt1.9 L

Type

Overhead valve

Battery

12 V300 CCA

Choke/speed control

Ready start, single lever

Cooling method

Air

Fuel tank capacity

2.1 U.S. gal.7.9 L

Fuel gauge

Low-fuel light

Drive train

Dual hydros

Hydro-Gear EZT with 1-in. (2.5-cm) axles

Hydraulic pumps

Wheel motors

Travel speed

Forward speed

0-7 mph0-11.3 km/h

Reverse speed

0-3.5 mph0-5.6 km/h

Speed and direction control

Twin levers

Control adjustment

2-height/9-fore-aft, 18 positions

Chassis

Frame

Heavy-duty frame tubing

Primer/paint

E-coat/powder

Front caster tires

13x5-6

Front caster bearings

Sealed ball bearings

Drive tires

20x9-10

Hourmeter

Yes

Service interval decal

Yes

Storage compartment

Yes

Cup holder

Yes

Seat

Seat back height

Medium back with armrests, 15 in.38.1 cm

Fore-aft adjustment

2.5 in.6.35 cm

Seat suspension

Two springs

Lift system

Type

Hand lever with optional foot lift

Mower cut height

1-4 in.2.5-10.2 cm

Cut height increments

0.25 in.0.64 cm

Preset cut height

Yes

Mower deck

Width of cut

Accel Deep™ mower deck, 48 in.122 cm

Type

Side discharge

Mower deck material

10 gauge0.135 in.3.4 mm

Mower drive system

V-belt

PTO

Type

Electric, 105 lb-ft142 Nm

Drive

V-belt

Dimensions

Wheelbase

47.5 in.121 cm

Overall length

72.2 in.183.5 cm

Width without mower

44 in.111.9 cm

Width with mower

62.6 in.158.8 cm

Width with mower (deflector raised for storage)

54 in.137 cm

Height

36.3 in.92.2 cm

Weight

With mower and fuel, 555 lb252 kg

Safety

Operator presence system

Yes

Park brake interlock

Yes

Safety video

Yes

Buyer's notes

Note 1

Mower wash port makes cleaning the deck easier

Note 2

Flip-up foot platform for easy service access

Note 3

18-position adjustable motion-control levers

U.S. warranty

2 year or 120 hour bumper-to bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.)

Drawbar

Magnetic hitch pin - LP63768

Ordering information

Customers, please contact your local John Deere dealer for availability and pricing information.

Magnetic hitch pin

Order number: LP63768

Home Maintenance Kits

Home Maintenance Kit - LG276

Miscellaneous

Battery charger and maintainer - TY25866

Boarding Step - Z3 - LP66653

Boarding step

Compatible with EZTrak™ Z200-series and ZTrak Z300-series mowers, the ZTrak Z3 boarding step allows for easier mounting and dismounting of a zero-turn mower. A complete bolt-on solution, this kit attaches to the left side of the mower frame for convenient access.

Ordering information

Please contact a local John Deere dealer for availability and pricing information.

Dual reinforced air vents let air circulate and help prevent ballooning in winds. Elastic cord in bottom hem gives a quick and custom fit. Side handles are included for easy fitting and removal.

Ordering information

Please contact your local John Deere dealer for availability and pricing information.

EZtrak and ZTrak protective cover

Order number: LP64430

Seat Slide Kit - AM143587

Seat slide kit

Fore-aft adjusting lever

The optional seat slide kit is available for EZtrak™ Z235 and Z255 and ZTrak™ Z335E and Z355E. It allows the operator to easily adjust the fore-aft position of the seat within a 7-in. (18-cm) range. The seat adjustment lever is conveniently located on the left side of the seat.

Seat adjusted to forward position

Seat adjusted to rearward position

Traction Mat Kit - BM24486

Traction mat kit

Traction mat kit installed

The traction mat kit provides extra comfort and traction to the foot platform.

Mulch Kits

48A MulchControl attachment - BM24993

MulchControl advantages and benefits

Z535M ZTrak™ with Accel Deep 48A Mower

X730 Tractor with 48A Mower Deck

The MulchControl attachment for the 48A Mower Deck makes mulching more practical for many mowing situations because it not only does an excellent job of mulching but it also allows the mower to be easily converted for times when it is more desirable to side discharge or collect the lawn material. Advantages of mulching grass clippings include:

How MulchControl works

MulchControl is an innovative, simple design that is easy to use and maintain:

The MulchControl attachment includes baffles to control the flow of material under the deck.

The MulchControl baffle, or divider, between the left and middle spindles is about half way down. The height is designed to balance the mulching and side-discharge modes.

When the MulchControl baffle is open, the divider between the left and middle spindles passes a portion of the material to the discharge opening, along with the material from the middle and right spindle areas.

When the MulchControl baffle is closed, this material stays within the deck and gets chopped into mulch and deposited in the turf.

MulchControl limitations

While in the side-discharge mode, MulchControl will still mulch about one third of the material. Therefore, the side-discharge mode is essentially a partial-mulch mode. This can be an advantage when side discharging or bagging, as it helps to reduce the amount of material being discharged. Other times this could work as a disadvantage:

When cutting strong southern grasses, such as Zoysia and Bermuda

When cutting in wet, high-growth conditions, such as those found in the Pacific Northwest United States

When optimum bagging and lawn clean-up is desired

MulchControl baffle closed

MulchControl handle

The MulchControl handle is located on top of the mower deck and used to open and close the discharge baffle.

The operator is required to get off of the machine in order to engage or disengage mulch mode.

Changing from mulching to side discharging or vice versa takes only a few seconds.

MulchControl is well-suited to the following mowing situations:

Usually mulch, but side discharge when grass gets too long

Usually side-discharge, but would like to be able to close the chute to control clippings

Always mulch a main lawn, but often side discharge secondary lawns

Bag clippings, but want to go farther before emptying bags

MulchControl puts the operator in control of the clippings. Now the operator can have all the benefits of mulching with the ability to easily change to side discharge or bagging when needed.

Operator's Manual and Decals

Spanish Label and Owner's Manual Kit - BUC10012

Rear Hitch

Attachment Bar and Hitch Kit - BM24481

Attachment bar and hitch kit

Attachment bar and hitch kit installed

The attachment bar and hitch kit provides towing capability for approved equipment. It also provides additional protection for the back of the machine.

These components are also included with the 6.5-bu (229-L) rear bagger attachment to provide support and attaching capability.

NOTE: The loaded weight of any equipment towed by an EZtrak™ or a ZTrak™ Mower not to exceed 250 lb (113 kg).

Spark Arrester

Spark Arrestor Kit - AM123168

Spark arrester screen

Allows tractor to meet restrictions imposed by certain areas.

Weights

Ballast Bracket Kit - BM24485

Ballast bracket kit

Quik-Tatch weight installed on ballast bracket kit

The ballast kit makes provision for mounting two 42-lb (19-kg) Quik-Tatch weights (not included) to the front of the EZtrak™ or ZTrak™ Mower. Quick-pull pins hold the weights securely in place while providing easy installation and removal.

NOTE: The ballast-bracket components are also included in the 6.5-bu (229-L) rear bagger attachment.

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AUGUST 16, 2018

No Comparison

5/5

I hope I get a laugh out of the title because seriously, this is my 1st ever mower and I have nothing to compare it too LOL!
But I love it. Before I got this I had never mowed in my life. I volunteer at a historic cemetery and bought the mower to do my part. Then I was laid off and needed to save money and mow my own lawn so it worked out. I asked my engineer friends, married with lawn friends etc for advice. Two women replied saying they have this exact made. One on the East Coast one in the Midwest, neither lady knows each other but both said the same thing. "I love to mow!" And now I do too. A couple things I got used too so no sense in whining about it. The fuel light can only be seen when you ride into the shade so you can see it. I know that is how its done so I buckle down and do it. Also, the seat does lean back a tad too much. I figured this out in 2 minutes, and placed a rolled up yoga mat back there held in place with sexy bungee cords. Problem solved. Side note, I had a new fence installed and the most awesome workers threw the old rebar in my yard. Yea! Flat tire! But it is a semi simple fix, just take it to a discount tire type store and they will fix you up. That is all.

Sarahew88

MAY 2, 2018

Not Too Bad But One Major Flaw

4/5

This nice mower should have never been released to the public without a single way of knowing how much fuel is in the tank prior to running out of it.
Yea, it has the light that come on when you have a few minutes of fuel remaining BUT you can't see the light. It's buried deep in the panel, shining through a muted, texturized cover, which can't be easily seen. In order to see the silly thing, you have to totally stop every 15 minutes and stare it down OR try to see it on the fly which is a distraction hazard in itself. It would have been a simple task to incorporate even a sight glass system here.
I was forced to design a circuit that will trigger a Sonalert when fuel light comes on with an override switch with blue LED to mute the beeper once alerted. The LED lights when the fuel is low.

DronePilot

JUNE 6, 2017

Lacks precision, average consumer product

3/5

I have had this mower for over year. The battery as failed. It's does not mow even. I Have adjusted the deck to level several time, but does not solve the issue. The throttle cable was stiff from the beginning, now almost stuck. Requires lub often. The tires are a cheaper tire, rounded tire leaving ruts. I was told to lower the tire pressure to about 8lbs which might help. A wider, flatter tire would be much better (are seen on higher end mowers). This is not a cheap mower so come on JD. Lastly, the gearing is not even. One side goes faster than the other forward & reverse. The steering is not smooth, too sensitive, and can be jerky at slower speed when maneuvering. This machine would be fine for larger field mowing. I have a smaller yard (1 acre) with lots of maneuvering around trees & shrubbery and I mow closely on Bermuda grass. It leaves uneven cut marks. Not to happy about this. My first JD has been disappointing. I was expecting a smoother cutting and operating mower for the money I spent.

Bones57

MARCH 13, 2017

over all the mower has been good. tires are too small on front. Larger ones on back might help with ruts in yard

4/5

I bought this 9 month ago and have had the belt come off two times. The second time the belt moved things around so I had half a day lost trying to get the belt back on. The mower doesn't cut as smooth as it should. Tried to adjust but not much luck. This is my second Deere and my last if it last as long as the first. Yes I would buy one again but maybe a larger one.

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